Maintenance Superintendent at Westlake

Bristol, Tennessee, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent education and experience
Five years of experience in extrusion or similar process
Three to five years of supervisory experience
Excellent problem-solving abilities
Effective management skills
Ability to effectively communicate in a written and verbal manner

Responsibilities

Manages and coordinates activities of a team of skilled workers engaged in maintaining and repairing equipment, structures, utility systems, buildings, and grounds
Participates in team meetings, strategic planning, and PIPs as a member of the senior management team at the Bristol facility
Directly supervises the maintenance department; oversees performance management, attendance, and training functions
Coordinates activities of workers fabricating or modifying machines, tools, or equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing products
Develops preventative maintenance program in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff
Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards
Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials
Reviews new product plans and discusses equipment needs and modification with design engineers
Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve safety issues and maintenance problems and recommends measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment
Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Extrusion ProcessesSupervisory ManagementPreventative MaintenanceEquipment RepairProblem SolvingPerformance ManagementStrategic PlanningEquipment Inspection

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Maintenance Superintendent position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this Maintenance Superintendent role remote or onsite?

The position is onsite at the Bristol facility.

What skills are required for the Maintenance Superintendent role?

The role requires excellent problem-solving abilities, effective management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal manners.

What is the company culture like at Westlake?

Westlake values behaviors such as Instill Trust, Work with Vision and Purpose, Plan, Align, and Analyze, Communicate Effectively, and Drive Results.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this Maintenance Superintendent position?

Strong candidates will have five years of experience in extrusion or similar processes, three to five years of supervisory experience, and a Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent.